Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 955

Once the case wraps up, he figured it was high time to dive back into the dating scene.

...

Three days later, the trial kicked off.

Even though Blaine hadn't been in a courtroom for ages, the second he slipped into his lawyer's robe and faced the judge, it was like he hadn't missed a beat. He swiftly tore apart the opposing lawyer's arguments, leaving them stumbling and completely off their game, while he effortlessly steered the case in his direction.

Blaine nailed that first round with flying colors.

As he and Matilda left the courthouse, they ran into Carter, a towering presence nearly 300 pounds of pure intimidation, his face twisted in anger.

Practically jabbing his finger in Blaine's face, he bellowed, "Blaine, what gives you the nerve to take on a case against the Gilberts? Mark my words, this isn't over. Just you wait!"

Blaine didn't even flinch, "Bring it on, Carter."

Matilda chimed in, smirking, "Carter, instead of throwing a tantrum at my lawyer, maybe try spending some of that cash on hiring someone who can actually stand a chance against Blaine? You got completely outclassed today, and it's honestly kind of pathetic."

Steam practically poured out of Carter's ears, "You..."

Matilda, ignoring him, gently took Blaine's arm, "Let's get out of here. Dinner's on me at the Grand Oak tonight-we've got to celebrate."

strolled away, Carter's gaze turned icy. He whipped out his phone and

lesson tonight-make sure he never sets foot

...

Over in Newport.

making frequent trips to Moon Bay, trying to melt Selena's chilly demeanor with his relentless charm. She wasn't budging, but that didn't deter him one

the car rolled into Moon Bay, Selena noticed only Mateo

brows lifting in brief

immediately, "Ma'am, Mr. Everett's stuck in a big international meeting.

cool, replied,

took Mateo's hand, ready to

ma'am, Mr. Everett will be tied up for the next few days, so you'll have Mateo with you. But if you need anything-or, you know, just want to see him-give him a call,

shot a frosty look

unfazed, added, "That was straight

"Got it."

allowed herself a

Alex beamed, "Thanks, ma'am."

Selena mostly resting at home these days, Blaine was handling the company business,

drop off